MultiMemberOperatingAgreement
MultiMemberOperatingAgreement
[Company Name]
[Date]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company Address Continued]
[Company Phone #]
[Company Website]
PURPOSE. The purpose of this limited liability company (the "Company") is to engage in a
business of [insert purpose of the company]. The Company is formed for the purpose of
carrying on any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized
under the laws of [insert state]. The specific business activities in which the Company may
engage are not limited to those described in this Agreement, but may include any other lawful
act or activity not prohibited by law.
Operating Agreement
Formed in the State of [Insert State]
WHERAS: The undersigned members, desiring to form a limited liability company under the laws
of [insert state], hereby execute this Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (the
"Agreement"). The members recognize the benefits of forming a limited liability company,
including the limited liability protection provided to its members, the flexibility of management
and operation provided by the laws of [insert state], and the opportunity to carry on a business
as a separate legal entity.
NOW, THEREFORE: In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other
good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. COMPANY DETAILS.
a. NAME: The name of the Company is [insert company name]. The Company shall
conduct its business under this name, or under any other name as may be
designated from time to time by the members.
b. OFFICE: The principal office of the Company is located at [insert address]. The
Company may also have such other offices, either within or outside of [insert
state], as the members may from time to time determine.
c. REGISTERED AGENT: The Company's registered agent for service of process is
[insert name and address of registered agent]. The registered agent shall be
authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the Company and to forward
such service to the members.
2. OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE.
a. MEMBER 1: [Insert name of Member 1], with a mailing address of [insert
address], owns [insert percentage of ownership] of the Company.
b. MEMBER 2: [Insert name of Member 2], with a mailing address of [insert
address], owns [insert percentage of ownership] of the Company.
c. MEMBER 3: [Insert name of Member 3], with a mailing address of [insert
address], owns [insert percentage of ownership] of the Company.
The ownership interests of the members are evidenced by their respective membership
certificates, which shall be held by each member as evidence of their ownership in the
Company.
3. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE.
The Company shall be member-managed, with the members having equal authority and
responsibility for the management of the Company. Each member shall have the right to
participate in the management and direction of the Company, and to make decisions
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affecting the Company. The members shall use their best efforts to promote the
interests of the Company and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the
Company.
The members may, at any time and by a vote of [insert majority vote requirement], elect
to convert the Company from a member-managed structure to a manager-managed
structure. Upon the election to convert, the members shall appoint one or more
managers to manage and control the Company on behalf of the members. The managers
shall have the same powers and responsibilities as the members had under the
member-managed structure, and the members shall have no further management
responsibilities or powers.
The members may, at any time and by a vote of [insert majority vote requirement], elect
to revert the Company back to a member-managed structure. Upon the election to
revert, the members shall regain all management responsibilities and powers.
This provision shall not limit the members' obligations under this Agreement or any
other agreement entered into by the members on behalf of the Company. The members
shall be entitled to receive all profits and benefits arising from the operation of the
Company, and shall be responsible for all losses and liabilities incurred in connection
with the operation of the Company, regardless of whether the Company is
member-managed or manager-managed.
4. DECISION MAKING.
Decisions regarding the management and direction of the Company shall be made by a
vote of the members. Each member shall have a number of votes equal to their
ownership percentage in the Company. For example, if Member 1 owns 50% of the
Company, they shall have 50% of the voting power. The members shall cast their votes
on all matters requiring a vote of the members, either in person or by proxy. A majority
vote of the members, based on the number of votes held by the members, shall be
required for any action to be taken on behalf of the Company, except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement.
5. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The members shall have the authority to open and maintain bank accounts in the name
of the Company, and to make deposits and withdrawals from such accounts. The
members shall have the right to sign checks, drafts, and other instruments for the
withdrawal of funds from the Company's bank accounts. The members shall keep
accurate and complete records of all transactions involving the Company's bank
accounts, and shall provide each other with regular statements of such transactions.
6. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Each member shall make the following capital contributions to the Company:
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a. MEMBER 1: [Insert name of Member 1], [insert details of capital contributions]
b. MEMBER 2: [Insert name of Member 2], [insert details of capital contributions]
c. MEMBER 3: [Insert name of Member 3], [insert details of capital contributions]
The capital contributions shall be made within [insert time period]. The capital
contributions shall be used to fund the operations of the Company and shall not be
refundable to the members unless and until the Company is dissolved.
In the event that a member fails to make a capital contribution as required by this
provision, the other members may take any action necessary to enforce this provision,
including but not limited to, pursuing legal action against the non-compliant member.
The members' capital accounts shall be maintained to reflect their respective capital
contributions and the results of operations of the Company. The members' capital
accounts shall be credited with their respective shares of the Company's profits and
charged with their respective shares of the Company's losses.
8. TERM.
The term of the Company shall commence on [insert date] and shall continue until
dissolved in accordance with this Agreement. The Company may be dissolved at any
time by the vote of the members, or upon the occurrence of any other event specified in
this Agreement.
9. TERMINATION.
The membership of a member in the Company may be terminated as provided in this
Agreement. In the event of the termination of a member's membership, the remaining
members shall have the right to purchase the terminating member's ownership interest
in the Company, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
10. DISTRIBUTIONS.
The profits and losses of the Company shall be distributed among the members in
accordance with their respective ownership interests. Unless otherwise provided in this
Agreement, distributions shall be made on a monthly basis, or at such other times as the
members may determine.
In the event that the Company has insufficient funds to make a full distribution to the
members, distributions shall be made in accordance with the priority established by the
members in this Agreement, or in the absence of such priority, in accordance with the
priority established by applicable law.
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The members shall be entitled to receive regular financial statements showing the
financial condition of the Company, including a statement of income and expenses and a
balance sheet. The members shall also be entitled to receive such other financial
information as they may reasonably request from time to time.
11. NOTICE.
Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered either personally or by recognized overnight courier, or sent by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses of the parties set
forth in this Agreement, or to such other address as either party may have furnished to
the other in writing. Notices shall be effective upon receipt, as evidenced by a written
receipt or by the return receipt requested by mail.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY.
The members shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information of the
Company, and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior
written consent of the other members. The members shall use the confidential
information of the Company solely for the benefit of the Company, and shall not use
such information for their own personal benefit or for the benefit of any other person or
entity.
The members shall promptly notify the other members of any material changes in their
personal or financial circumstances that may impact their ability to perform their duties
and responsibilities under this Agreement. The members shall keep the other members
informed of the affairs of the Company and shall provide the other members with such
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information and access to the books and records of the Company as the other members
may reasonably request.
15. NON-COMPETITION.
The members shall not engage in any business that competes with the Company during
the term of this Agreement and for [insert number of years] thereafter. The members
acknowledge that their activities with the Company may give them access to
confidential information and trade secrets of the Company, and that their engagement
in a competing business would cause irreparable harm to the Company.
16. INDEMNIFICATION.
The members shall indemnify and hold harmless each other from and against any and all
claims, damages, and expenses arising from their respective actions or omissions in
connection with the Company. The members shall be responsible for their own acts and
omissions, and shall be liable for any damages or expenses incurred by the Company as
a result of their acts or omissions.
In the event that a member wishes to transfer their ownership interest in the Company,
they shall provide written notice of the transfer to the other members, including the
name of the proposed transferee and the terms of the transfer. The other members shall
have the right to approve or reject the proposed transfer within [insert time period], and
their approval or rejection shall be based on their good faith determination of whether
the proposed transfer is in the best interests of the Company and the other members.
If the transfer of ownership is approved by the other members, the transferring member
shall execute all necessary documents and take all necessary steps to effect the transfer,
and the transferee shall become a party to this Agreement and shall be bound by its
terms and conditions. If the transfer of ownership is rejected by the other members, the
transferring member shall not be entitled to transfer their ownership interest in the
Company without the prior written consent of the other members.
In the event of a member's death, the ownership interest of the deceased member shall
automatically be transferred to the deceased member's legal representative or, if no
legal representative is appointed, to the deceased member's estate. The transfer of
ownership in the event of a member's death shall be governed by the applicable laws of
the [State or jurisdiction], and shall not be subject to the approval of the other
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members. The transferee of the deceased member's ownership interest shall become a
party to this Agreement and shall be bound by its terms and conditions.
19. DISSOLUTION.
The Company may be dissolved at any time by the vote of the members, or upon the
occurrence of any other event specified in this Agreement. Some examples of events
that may trigger the dissolution of the Company include the death or incapacity of a
member, the bankruptcy of a member, or a material breach of this Agreement by a
member. In the event of the dissolution of the Company, the members shall wind up the
affairs of the Company, and shall distribute the assets of the Company among the
members in accordance with their respective ownership interests. The members shall
take all necessary steps to effect the dissolution of the Company in accordance with the
applicable laws.
20. AMENDMENT.
This Agreement may be amended from time to time by the vote of the members. Any
amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon all of the members, and shall be
reflected in a written instrument executed by all of the members.
Each member acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, they have not relied on
any representations or warranties, whether express or implied, made by any member or
any other person or entity, except as set forth in this Agreement. Each member agrees
that this Agreement is the result of their own independent investigation and analysis
and that they are not relying on any representations or warranties made by any other
member or any other person or entity.
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Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved
through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
The arbitrator's award shall be binding and final, and may be entered as a judgment in
any court of competent jurisdiction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the members have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.
MEMBER 1: _____________________
_______________________________
Signature
_______________________________
Printed Name
MEMBER 2: _____________________
_______________________________
Signature
_______________________________
Printed Name
MEMBER 3: _____________________
_______________________________
Signature
_______________________________
Printed Name
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